Uncomfortable bedfellows: Objective quantum Bayesianism and the von Neumann-Lüders projection postulate
Abstract
In this paper I critically evaluate the justification of the von Neumann-Lüders projection postulate for state changes in projective measurement contexts from the objective quantum Bayesian perspective. I point out that the justification provided so far for the von Neumann-Lüders projection postulate is insufficient. I argue that the best way to correct this problem is to make an assumption, Benign Realism, which is contradictory to the objective quantum Bayesian interpretation of quantum states.
- Publication:
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Studies in the History and Philosophy of Modern Physics
- Pub Date:
- 2011
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.shpsb.2011.04.003
- Bibcode:
- 2011SHPMP..42..167D
- Keywords:
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- Quantum information;
- Quantum Bayesian;
- Quantum gambles;
- Quantum probability;
- Projection postulate